A new gadget for the Brawl Stars character Glowbert is significantly boosting his effectiveness in competitive play, according to recent analysis and player reports. The gadget, dubbed “More Lumens!”, temporarily doubles the damage and healing output of Glowbert’s primary attack, creating a potent burst capability.
Glowbert, introduced as a Mythic Brawler, occupies a support role, focusing on healing allies and providing utility through his Super ability, which temporarily incapacitates opponents. His trait allows him to charge his Super by healing, making sustained support play rewarding. His attack, a glowbeam, damages enemies and heals allies over time. The “More Lumens!” gadget builds directly on this core functionality, amplifying its impact.
The effect of “More Lumens!” lasts for 2.5 seconds, and applies to both the damage dealt to enemies and the healing provided to allies. This simple but powerful effect is proving to be a game-changer, particularly in coordinated team compositions. As one Reddit user noted on , the damage amplification “compounds with the more lumens gadget. Basically 30% more damage and 15% extra healing when it’s playmaking time.”
The impact isn’t merely a numerical increase. players are reporting the ability to “melt” entire enemy teams in under three seconds when utilizing the gadget effectively. A YouTube video demonstrating this capability highlights the dramatic increase in damage output, showcasing the gadget’s potential for quick eliminations and decisive engagements. The video description states the attack’s tick rate is effectively doubled with the gadget active.
Glowbert’s second Gadget, More Lumens!, temporarily doubles the attack’s damage/healing. The damage/healing effects don’t stack, meaning you can’t attack/heal multiple targets to further increase the effect.
Beyond the immediate damage and healing boost, the gadget synergizes well with Glowbert’s existing kit. His Super, which reveals his face in a cone-shaped area, fears enemies, causing them to flee, slow down, and be unable to attack. The increased damage output from “More Lumens!” allows players to capitalize on this crowd control effect, quickly eliminating fleeing targets. The ability to quickly burst down opponents while they are under the effects of his Super creates a powerful combination.
The functionality of gadgets in Brawl Stars is relatively new. Introduced in Season 19, gadgets are activatable items that provide heroes with unique abilities. Each hero can equip only one gadget at a time, forcing players to make strategic choices based on their playstyle and team composition. The Stadium game mode features a variety of purchasable items, categorized as Weapons, Abilities, Survival tools, and Gadgets. These items are available to all heroes, adding another layer of customization and strategic depth.
The item system within Stadium is tiered, with items categorized as Common, Rare, and Epic, each offering increasing levels of power and cost. Weapons focus on increasing damage output, with options like the “Compensator” providing a 5% weapon power boost, while others like the “Plasma Converter” offer 10% weapon lifesteal. Abilities enhance a hero’s skills, and Survival items provide defensive benefits. Gadgets, like “More Lumens!”, offer unique, activatable effects.
Other gadgets available in Stadium include options focused on movement, defense, and utility. For example, Gadget’s “Tesla Dome” deals magical damage over time and slows enemies, while also shredding their magical armor. The variety of gadgets available suggests that Supercell, the developer of Brawl Stars, intends to continue expanding the strategic options available to players.
The emergence of “More Lumens!” as a dominant gadget highlights the importance of item synergy and strategic gadget selection in Brawl Stars. While Glowbert was already considered a viable support character, the gadget has elevated his potential, making him a highly sought-after pick in competitive play. The relatively simple effect – doubling damage and healing – demonstrates how impactful well-designed gadgets can be within the game’s ecosystem.
The impact of this gadget extends beyond individual player skill. Coordinated teams are now actively building strategies around maximizing the effectiveness of “More Lumens!”, focusing on positioning and timing to ensure the damage boost lands on key targets. This shift in the meta demonstrates the power of itemization to shape the competitive landscape of Brawl Stars.
